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The soldier who nailed Jesus to the cross recounts the experience. He was just doing his job. But, when Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they’re doing” and looked at him, the soldier realized that he needed to be forgiven. He realized Jesus really was the Son of God.
Tags: soldier, crucifixion, cross, forgiveness, easter, death, holy week (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
When their brother, Lazarus, was sick, Mary and Martha called for the one person they knew could heal him. But when Jesus didn’t arrive until after Lazarus died, they wavered in their belief. Once Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the sisters realized that Jesus is the Christ, and whoever believes in Him will live.
Tags: easter, mary, lazarus, holy week, martha (view more) (view less)
On Palm Sunday we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ; the day the great crowd gathered in Jerusalem to welcome their king. But Jesus wasn’t the kind of king they were expecting.
Scripture: John 12:12-13, John 18:33-36
Tags: palm sunday
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary
A Christmas video of the shepherds experience meeting Jesus.
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, John 3:16, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12, Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Jesus, betrayed, crucified, finished, buried, mourned, victorious and risen. Three days that changed the course of history and brought hope to a broken world. This Easter share this powerful video that proclaims Jesus is risen and victorious.
Scripture: Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 1:3, John 11:25, John 3:16, Mark 15:14-22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: cross, victory, risen, savior, easter, resurrection, worship, jesus, love, sacrifice, death, grace, holiday, grave, holy week, grace, holy week, love (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
In the tradition of "The Screwtape Letters", three demons conspire to persuade the world not to believe or not care that the resurrection of Jesus ever happened.
Scripture: Luke 24:1-53, Isaiah 8:12, Jeremiah 11:9
Tags: evidence, demons, truth, salvation, good friday, jesus, resurrection, easter, holy week, skepticism, easter resurrection (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
The reasons to worship God our never ending. This powerful video highlights a few of those reasons. “I Worship You” is a great way to kick off your next worship service or event or any message on worship.
Scripture: Psalm 8:1, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 99:5, John 4:21-24, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 4:11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: glory of christ, god's faithfulness, descriptions of god, works of god, god's holiness, worship praise, jesus power (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Many of us hope for a different Christmas this year but experience the same thing over and over. Maybe the answer has been there all along. Also includes the matching Motion and Still free with the purchase of this mini-movie.
Scripture: Luke 2:11, John 1:14
Tags: commercialism, peace of god, christmas advent, hanging of greens, christmas eve, christmas, joy, jesus christ, wonder (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Fathers provide a lot for their children that often goes unrecognized while they are young. But the way that a father raises his children will have a deep and lasting impact. Most importantly, fathers have the opportunity to teach their children the value of being a son or daughter, and ultimately that they are His.
Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16
Tags: raising kids, teach children, jesus loves me, father son, parenting, learning, fatherhood, father's day (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
The statements from the cross, both by Christ and those around Him, in His last moments on Calvary's Hill, have profound impact upon our lives. This video can be used for evangelical outreaches, communion services, studies about the cross or the crucifixion, worship intros, Good Friday services, or as a great opener for Easter morning services. The screen is black for the first 10 seconds.
Scripture: Luke 23:1-56, Matthew 27:1-66
Tags: son of god, crucifixion, forgiveness, easter good friday, cross agony, last words of jesus, it is finished, golgotha (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
The difficult, confusing journey of life can lead to the simple truths of the Christmas story.
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 9:1-7
Tags: christmas gift, christmas eve, worship, christmas, hanging of greens, star of christmas, christmas advent, jesus life (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Now, always, and forever give thanks to Him. An upbeat mini-movie for your Thanksgiving and Fall services featuring scripture from Colossians 3:15-17.
Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17
Tags: peace, church unity, thankful, gratitude, disciplines scripture, love as jesus, thanksgiving holiday, christlike, daily actions (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Behold the Lamb of God, who came as a child in humbleness, born to take away our sins. A new, inspiring mini-movie for the Christmas season.
Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Luke 2:11, John 1:29
Tags: christmas advent, blessings, christ redeemer, jesus savior, christmas, christmas eve, peace, love, hope, joy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Traditional
Based on Matthew 22:34-39 and John 13:34-35, this mini-movie explores the meaning of a new commandment that Jesus gave his disciples, a commandment to love as Jesus loved. Great for services around Valentine’s Day or any sermon dealing with the topic of love and showing love to others.
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39, John 13:34-35
Tags: christ follower, christian love, daily living, unconditional love, love as jesus, valentine's day, fruits of the spirit (view more) (view less)
This moving Easter video anticipates daybreak on the day of Jesus' resurrection as it recalls in stark sketches and bursts of light vital events leading up to this pivotal moment. Soon, the sun will rise.
Scripture: John 19:1-42
Tags: easter, resurrection, salvation, crucifixion, prophecy, christ crucified, holy week, sunrise service, jesus birth & life (view more) (view less)
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